Interleukin-13 effects on pain and itch
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how a substance called interleukin-13 affects pain and itch sensations in healthy people. You will have small amounts of this substance applied to your skin to see how it changes your sensitivity to touch, pain, and itch.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are generally healthy with no long-term medical conditions.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not use recreational drugs (like cannabis or opioids).
- You have no moles, wounds, scars, or tattoos on the area that will be tested.
- You are not taking antihistamines, pain relievers, cortisone medicines, or skin lotions right now.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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